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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING July 5, 2016 The meeting was called to order by Chair, Teri Driscoll, at 5:30 pm. The following members were present: Teri Driscoll, Chair, Sandra Nash, Vibeke Talley, Susie Deter, Jerry Schreiber, Jerry Gregory, Molly Stein, Martha Bell, Ed Flowers, Mary Fraser, Dept. of Aging and Carolyn Pennington, Ombudsman. Glenda Floyd was excused. Jackie Podger was introduced as a potential new member. The minutes of the May 3, 2016 meeting was approved. Site visit reports for Carol Woods and Signature were approved; Site visit report for Brookshire was approved as revised with the deletion of information on call bells; Carolina Pointe site visit was accepted with the deletion of information about seat belts, restraints and information on moving in and out of room. Report of Mary Fraser, DOA : Direct Care Awards in May was a huge success. Update was given on the Dementia Friendly Orange County. Aug. 9 there will be a Workshop for Caregivers at the Friday Center -cost $10.00. There are various Focus groups being held about the next five year plan- 2017 - 2022 -for Orange County. The Dept. of Aging joined the Age Friendly Community Group, a worldwide organization. Report of Carolyn Pennington, Ombudsman: A new Ombudsman will be hired soon. New rules for CAC's will be coming soon from the State. New Business: The Penalty Review Committee is being revised. The SHIIP Program is being reviewed to be cut by 100% of its financing. Decision on Perspective New Member: 100% in favor of Jackie Podger joining our committee. Teri will advise Thom Freeman who will get it placed on the calendar for approval. That leaves us with only one opening on our committee. Molly Stein and Susie Deter have been reappointed by the commissioners for neew terms. Activity reports for Apr, May and June are due to the Ombudsman by July 101h. Site visits are due by the end of Sept,